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The Biden Administration’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan harbors a significant investment in US chip production.
Gadgets

US Chip Production Boost Amid Security and Funding Dilemmas

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The Biden Administration’s ambitious $2 trillion infrastructure plan injects considerable capital into US chip production, with the aim of bolstering national security and reducing reliance on foreign manufacturers. Last year, the US produced only 12% of the world’s chips, highlighting a dependency on international manufacturers, primarily in Asia. Intel emerges as a key beneficiary of this investment, declaring over $43.5 billion towards manufacturing units across the US. Yet, for some companies, the journey remains fraught with caution as they await the federal funding.

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According to Akama, there’s been a notable shift in hackers' tactics as abusive use of software vulnerabilities has taken center stage.
Telco Buzz

Exploring the Rapid Shift in Hackers’ Tactics and Targets

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Cybersecurity landscape has been rapidly changing, as hackers abandon phishing for exploiting software vulnerabilities, a trend illuminated in a study by Akamai. The study revealed a dramatic 143% increase in victims during Q1, predominantly due to surging incidents of zero-day and one-day vulnerabilities. Surprisingly, smaller organizations, particularly those within manufacturing, business services, retail, construction, and education sectors are often targeted.

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Scientists demonstrated success in using the 3D graphene foam material Gii™ to transform human energy into electrical power.
IoT

Harnessing Human Energy with Graphene: Gii-TENG in IoT Technologies

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A groundbreaking discovery at the University of the West of Scotland reveals a transformative way to convert human energy into electricity, powered by a 3D graphene foam material. Primed to revitalize the IoT industry, this research spotlights a pressure-sensitive mat that could generate power simply through human footfalls. Offering a unique solution to energy management, this technology could minimize the environmental impact, while fostering a new era of wireless connectivity.

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Dish Wireless has recently launched its unlimited mobile plan, significantly through the e-commerce platform Amazon.
Telecom News

Dish Wireless’ Amazon Debut: An Advance in Market Expansion or Mere Marketing Strategy?

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Dish Wireless, through its Boost Mobile branch, is courting Amazon Prime users with discounted SIM kits for its postpaid Infinite Unlimited plan. The flat rate monthly service promises unlimited connectivity, but with potential speed limits for heavy data users. However, the lack of compatible devices and reliance on AT&T and T-Mobile’s networks pose noteworthy challenges, dampen the impact of the partnership, and call into question its ability to significantly boost Dish’s customer base.

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Telecom News

Amitié Subsea Cable’s Impact on Transatlantic Connectivity

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Unprecedented in telecommunications, the Amitié subsea cable system, an alliance effort of Aqua Comms, Meta, Microsoft, and Vodafone, provides a major boost to international connectivity. This groundbreaking line, stretching an impressive 6,783 km, links Boston directly with Europe, heralding a new era for cross-continental communication. Equipped with unmatched versatility and a notable capacity of 400 Tbps, this project paves the way for a more connected digital future globally.

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With an expected rise of 4.3%, worldwide IT spending is projected to reach a staggering $4.7 trillion in 2023.
AI

Exploring IT Spending: The Unexpected Minimal Impact of AI

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Global IT spending is projected to reach an impressive $4.7 trillion by 2023, a significant portion of this being credited to the 14.5% increase in software spending. Interestingly, Gartner highlights that generative AI, despite its transformative potential, doesn’t significantly impact current IT spending. Embraced slowly via upgrades to existing systems, generative AI isn’t seen as a disruptive, but as an added benefit. Moreover, the rise in software expenditure aligns with organizations aiming for operational efficiency, often through resources like ERP and CRM applications.

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Europe and Japan recently boosted their digital partnership during the premier Japan–EU Digital Partnership Council meeting.
Telecom News

Strengthening EU-Japan Digital Connectivity: Risks and Opportunities Unveiled

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The premier Japan-EU Digital Partnership Council has unveiled a refreshingly ambitious approach towards bolstering global connectivity. Highlighting fundamental areas of mutual support, an intriguing plan of Arctic submarine network expansion piques interest. Meanwhile, an equally significant strategy promotes semiconductor industry growth, echoing an urgent call for autonomy in the global supply chain. These pacesetting initiatives promise not only to redefine EU-Japan ties, but also to spark essential digital security dialogues for the evolving tech landscape.

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Is addiction to technology something we should worry about?

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The advent of the Internet, as well as the widespread usage of smartphones, tablets and personal computers, has made it harder to have a healthy relationship with technology. Could you turn off your phone and not use the Internet for 24 hours if you wanted to? How about 48 hours or even a week? The answer to this question is frequently a resounding “no”, and we all understand why this is the case. Technology is becoming more pervasive and indispensable in both our professional and personal lives. Staying connected on social media, taking part in video conferences at work, and replying to emails may all contribute to a “always on” mindset. We may feel as though we are losing out on important information if we are not constantly connected to technology. However, research suggests that excessive use of the Internet and internet-enabled gadgets can lead to a technological addiction, which…

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